East Herzegovina Full Day Wine and Food Experience from Mostar

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Duration1 days

DepartsMostar central meeting point

ReturnsReturns to original departure point

Tour description provided by Viator

It will be a real pleasure to indulge in famous wine tasting together with locally prepared specialties of the Herzegovinian cuisine. This is the top offer on your “wine route” through Herzegovina. On the route you will taste famous wines of Zilavka and Blatina. These are two best-known types of wine of Herzegovina. Enjoy the simple village ambiance and preserved environment.

Get a true taste of Herzegovina region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Mostar. Your guide will lead the way to the heart of wine yards, known for its red and white wines and breathtaking scenery. Visit two wineries, sipping and swirling Zilavka and Blatina, and tasting homemade specialties. On the way to wineries you will make a short photo stop.Winery TvrdosWinery Tvrdos Monastery Tvrdos is dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos and was built upon the stone formations of Tvrdos along the right side of the banks of the Trebisnjica River, four kilometers west of Trebinje. Today the monastery has two cellars. In an old stone cellar from the 15th century, in hundred-year-old oak barrels vranac matures, and only ten meters away, next to the Trebisnjica, a new cellar is dug, equipped with the latest technology, but perfectly integrated into the existing complex.* Included wine tastingVukoje CellarsThe Vukoje Cellars began production of superior wines and alcoholic beverages 30 years a go. This winemaker relies on modern technologies, controlled processes of fermentation as well as on traditional methods of having his wines matured in barrique oak barrels kept in the cellars at the depth of 8 meters. There are stunning panoramic views of the city and vineyards from the gallery (300 seats) which is located on the 6th and 7th floor of the winery - it's a must for the wine lovers.* Included lunch at winery restaurantLearn - A crash course in Herzegovina wine regions, history, varietals, characteristics, and stylesExperience - Taste the wide range of wines, theme by theme, at our tasting cellarsDrink - A curated selection of fine, carefully chosen wineEat - A selection of local artisan cheese and ham - to accompany your tasting

What’s included

Lunch

Wine tasting

Driver/guide

Hotel drop-off (only in Mostar)

Entry/Admission - Vukoje Cellars

Entry/Admission - Tvrdos Monastery

What’s not included

Hotel pickup

Gratuities

Highlights

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